Subject:
Title
South Beaches 2026-2027 Dune Project Maintenance
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Fiscal Impact:
2026-2027 South Beaches Dune Maintenance Project cost is expected to be $11,400,000 and initially be funded by the Tourism Development Tax Beach Improvement Fund. Cost share reimbursement from existing State Grants is expected to be a minimum $5,883,143, up to $6.9M.
Dept/Office:
Natural Resources Management Department
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board authorize: 1) the County Manager to execute a change order of $10,328,850 extending an existing contract with Dickerson Infrastructure Inc. through 2027 to repair the South Beaches engineered dune project; 2) the County to continue obtaining and recording voluntary easements for beach and dune renourishment in the South Beaches; 3) use of county owned/managed land for temporary construction access; 4) the County Manager to execute Change Orders, Task Orders or Contracts for work in excess of $200,000 for associated tasks required to complete the project and comply with permit conditions; and 5) necessary budget change requests.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
In 2004-2005, in response to Hurricane Jeanne, Brevard County constructed an engineered dune project along approximately 12 miles of developed shoreline in the South Beaches, extending from Spessard Holland Park southward to Sebastian Inlet State Park. This project has been maintained as required by FEMA, most recently in 2025-26 after Hurricane Milton. From October 23 to 29, 2026 a strong and long-lasting Nor’easter impacted Brevard, coinciding the highest “king tide” tide of the year. The combined impact of the wind and tide caused significant erosion in portions of the South Beaches. Photo summary attached.
The South Beaches project has been successful at protecting both upland parks and properties, as well as sea turtle nesting habitat in the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge. This work is consistent with the States designa...
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